He took over at Super 14 side Queensland but resigned in May after the Reds finished bottom of the table.

At Saracens, Jones will concentrate on areas such as recuitment, with rugby director Alan Gaffney remaining in charge of all rugby and playing matters.

"Eddie will have a similar consultancy role to that which he has done in the past few years, but Alan will remain in control of all rugby issues," Saracens chief executive Mark Sinderberry added on the club'swebsite.

"What we are asking Eddie to do is focus on areas of the club such as the recruitment of players and for him to keep an eye on developments in the game so that Saracens keep up to date with what is happening across the world.

"He will also work with the academy, and of course with his experience of international rugby, Eddie will be an invaluable resource to the coaching staff when he is required."